Innovation Scout at L Marks in London

Location: London/ Hybrid
Start Date: Immediate/Flexible
Reports to: Head Of Startup Ecosystem

Applicants are required to hold the relevant work Visas/Work Permits

L Marks is a leading global innovation specialist which has created over 90 programmes with its partners in Europe, Asia and North America. Founded in 2014 with a presence in the UK and the US, L Marks has developed and delivered results-driven corporate innovation solutions, trusted by world-leading brands including BMW, Lloyd’s of London and Sodexo.

As L Marks continues to grow, we are offering an amazing opportunity to join the Scouting team and help deliver value across our Open Innovation programmes.

The Innovation Scout will become an advocate of our opportunities and source the most disruptive solutions in the market in line with the needs of our clients. This role entails the practical aspects of scouting for emerging trends and innovative solutions. It's a chance to develop transferable skills applicable across industries. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you'll gain expertise in specific sectors, refining your ability to source, identify and evaluate opportunities for our corporate clients.

You will be:

Identifying what challenges our corporate clients want to solve and building this into a detailed brief.
Conducting market research to identify trends across a broad range of sectors.
Sourcing and outreach to startups/scaleups from around the globe that fit the designated brief.
Building relationships with suppliers to inform them of the opportunities L Marks’ can provide through our partner programmes and supporting them through our process.
Establishing positive connections across the ecosystem to widen our referral and marketing network.
Scoring/screening the most relevant startups/scale-ups in line with criteria agreed with our corporate clients.
Assisting in the smooth running of our corporate events e.g. Pitch Days.

We’re a company with a strong startup mindset who are constantly reviewing new opportunities and adapting our processes. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to contribute to our scouting strategy and truly own your own work. The right person will be keen to learn quickly and have strong ambitions to build a career in the corporate innovation space.

Culture is extremely important to us, we pride ourselves on having a supportive, friendly and unique team that compliment each other. We also have a one-team approach, which means you will get exposure to different clients and projects. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and ensure this is adhered to. Our company values, which can be seen in everything we do, are;

• Authentic
• Collaborative
• Impactful
• Passionate

You should have:

• Fantastic people skills and great emotional intelligence.
• Experience in conducting market research & analysis.
• A demonstrable interest in entrepreneurship and early-stage businesses.
• Strong organisational skills and proven ability to work efficiently to tight timelines.
• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail.
• The capacity to be adaptable, to swiftly respond to changing needs of the scouting team or client.
• A desire to and ability to learn quickly.
• A great telephone manner and ability to persuade.
• Confidence (and a great sense of humour helps!);

We are committed to creating a diverse culture at L Marks and are eager to receive applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Every applicant will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination

Any questions or if you require any support in completing your application, please email jobs@lmarks.com directly.

The deadline to apply is COB Monday 25th March 2024

We look forward to hearing from you!